New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission was 220.19 infections in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau, 1990–2024
Source: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in infections.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau is 220.19 infections, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.2% on the previous year and down 60.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 560.83 infections in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0 infections, in 1990.
That places Guinea-Bissau 41st out of 85 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | infections | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 infections | — |
| 1991 | 0 infections | — |
| 1992 | 0 infections | — |
| 1993 | 0 infections | — |
| 1994 | 0 infections | — |
| 1995 | 0 infections | — |
| 1996 | 0 infections | — |
| 1997 | 0 infections | — |
| 1998 | 0 infections | — |
| 1999 | 0 infections | — |
| 2000 | 0 infections | — |
| 2001 | 0 infections | — |
| 2002 | 0 infections | — |
| 2003 | 0 infections | — |
| 2004 | 0 infections | — |
| 2005 | 0 infections | — |
| 2006 | 47.48 infections | — |
| 2007 | 47.66 infections | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 22.59 infections | -52.6% |
| 2009 | 64.79 infections | +186.7% |
| 2010 | 94.34 infections | +45.6% |
| 2011 | 154.97 infections | +64.3% |
| 2012 | 230.76 infections | +48.9% |
| 2013 | 352.62 infections | +52.8% |
| 2014 | 560.83 infections | +59.0% |
| 2015 | 480.54 infections | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 362.23 infections | -24.6% |
| 2017 | 346.65 infections | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 246.88 infections | -28.8% |
| 2019 | 292.64 infections | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 288.18 infections | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 202.13 infections | -29.9% |
| 2022 | 196.99 infections | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 187.94 infections | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 220.19 infections | +17.2% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 220.19 infections is below the median for low income countries, which is 914.74 infections, 24% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 220.19 infections is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,267 infections, 17% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 infections | 0 infections | 0 infections | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.25 infections | 0 infections | 64.79 infections | 10 |
| 2010s | 312.25 infections | 94.34 infections | 560.83 infections | 10 |
| 2020s | 219.08 infections | 187.94 infections | 288.18 infections | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More health data for Guinea-Bissau
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7721 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,070 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 941 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.899 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0664 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.8987 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau?
- New hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission in Guinea-Bissau was 220.19 infections in 2024, according to Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 560.83 infections in 2014.
- What is the lowest new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 infections in 1990.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 41st out of 85 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new hiv infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau data come from?
- The figures come from Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of New HIV infections averted by prevention of mother-to-child transmission. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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New HIV infections among children (aged 0-14 years) prevented through the implementation of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs. This is the central estimate.